Question

whats so special about a bunch of green beans called edamame? its not just the name, but also the contents that make this seed a favorite among japanese and chinese people. edamame is a fancy name coined for boiled soybeans. we all know how healthy and nutritious soybeans are. eating half a cup of these tasty beans punches up the intake of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals in a diet. an interviewer once saw faith hill snacking on edamame at an interview for country music television. soy is known to promote good health and prevent certain diseases.
a recent study shows that soy helps reduce insulin resistance, kidney damage, and increases good cholesterol. soy products have components that fight cancer. isoflavone is the most active anti - cancer element in soy products. studies show that consuming 100 - 200 milligrams of isoflavone a day can lower the risk of cancer.

1. what is a good summary of paragraph 2?

a. japanese and chinese are the only people known to eat soy - based products.
b. since soy products are beneficial for ones health, celebrities eat them very regularly.
c. soy products contain isoflavone. this anti - cancer element can help reduce the risk of cancer.
d. soy is rich in vitamins and minerals. it contains a lot of proteins, vitamins, and fiber.

1. what sentence best summarizes the above selection?

a. after an interviewer saw faith hill snacking on edamame, the bean became famous among peopl
b. edamame is a form of soybean that only helps reduce high cholesterol and does not offer any other benefits.
c. edamame is another name given to soybeans—a seed that promotes overall health and prever certain diseases.
d. edamame is a fancy name for soybeans that became famous after faith hill began eating the restaurants.

Explanation:

For question 1:

• Option A is incorrect as the paragraph is not about who eats soy - based products.
• Option B is wrong because it doesn't mention celebrities eating soy products regularly.
• Option C is correct as it summarizes the key point of the paragraph that soy products have components (isoflavone) that can reduce cancer risk.
• Option D is incorrect as the paragraph focuses on the anti - cancer element (isoflavone) rather than vitamins and minerals.

For question 2:

• Option A is incorrect as it only focuses on a minor detail (Faith Hill's snacking).
• Option B is wrong because edamame offers multiple benefits (not just cholesterol reduction).
• Option C is correct as it captures the essence that edamame (a form of soybean) promotes health and prevents diseases.
• Option D is incorrect as it only focuses on the naming and a minor event (Faith Hill eating them) rather than the overall health - promoting aspect.

Answer:

1. C. Soy products contain isoflavone. This anti - cancer element can help reduce the risk of cancer.
2. C. Edamame is another name given to soybeans—a seed that promotes overall health and prevents certain diseases.